Local Rules of Court

submit a proper request for sealing documents in addition to making the designation in the CountySuite Portal.

2. The filing details and document title will appear in the e-File system. The document can be viewed only by the Court, the Prothonotary staff, and case participants.

F.

Time of E-Filing

1. The CountySuite Portal shall provide to the filer, using the email addressed registered by the filer, a courtesy email acknowledging that the E-filing was received. An official notification will be displayed in the CountySuite Portal, which includes the time and date, as a pending filing awaiting approval by the Prothonotary. The Prothonotary shall provide the filer with notification through the CountySuite Portal that the legal paper has been either accepted or rejected. If a legal paper is accepted, it shall be deemed to have been filed as of the date and time it was received by the CountySuite Portal; however, if a legal paper is submitted without the requisite filing fee, the legal paper shall be deemed to have been accepted for filing as of the date payment is received pursuant to 42 P.S. Section 21073(b). The Prothonotary may maintain an electronic file only and no paper file, with approval from the Court. (Comment: As required by Pa.R.Civ.P. No. 205.4(c)(1) access to the CountySuite Portal shall be available at all times, except for routine maintenance; however, legal documents can only be reviewed by Prothonotary staff during normal office hours. Therefore, filers are cautioned to file required legal papers well in advance of any filing deadlines to enable timely correction and resubmission in the event a legal paper is not acceptable for filing.) 2.

G.

Service of Legal Papers

Once an E-Filing has been accepted by the Prothonotary it shall be the responsibility of the filing party to provide to the sheriff the proper service fee and documents for original service and writs. The CountySuite Portal does not include legal service.

H.

Obligation of registered E-File Users to Maintain Proper Delivery

Information

Parties or attorneys who register to use the CountySuite Portal system shall notify CountySuite Portal within ten days of any change in firm name, delivery address, fax number or e-mail address.

Revised 9-19-23

Effective 10-30-23